Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     StranraerStranraer
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone68
G
1
G
54Gavin MasonG. Mason
Bill CarterB. Carter62
D
2
D
60Callum ClelandC. Cleland
Emile SongE. Song67
D
3
D
56Carl CopeC. Cope
Simon SzepanS. Szepan52
D
4
D
51Scott BoothS. Booth
Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton59
D
5
D
48Matt BoothM. Booth
Phil ShiltonP. Shilton72
M
6captain
M
46Neil McStayN. McStay
Romain FrétardR. Frétard68
M
7
M
44Andy WhiteA. White
Stephen MasonS. Mason55
M
8
M
42Alec HopkinA. Hopkin
Stephen CarltonS. Carlton51
A
9
M
41Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Arturo MasperoA. Maspero70
A
captain10
A
58Daniel BridgesD. Bridges
Don JamesD. James50
A
11
A
48Billy LawB. Law
 
Samuele PinziS. Pinzi67
D
12
G
54Garry MorrisonG. Morrison
Craig HendryC. Hendry52
M
13
A
48Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith
Ashley BoltonA. Bolton65
A
14
D
42Callum CollinsC. Collins

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.


0.00
Stranraer kick off!
3.45
Stephen Mason threads the ball through to Don James. Don James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
6.10
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Maspero controls it well on his chest. Arturo Maspero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Booth.
8.48
Phil Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero powers a header at goal. Callum Cleland clears it off the line with his head!
10.07
Phil Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
15.57
Phil Shilton makes a probing pass to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Mason.
17.29
Phil Shilton takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Don James. Don James tries a spectacular strike. The ball bounces but comes off Callum Cleland and goes wide.
18.55
Corner kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Phil Shilton plays it to the far post. Gavin Mason drops low and scoops up the ball.
22.24
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Maspero collects the pass. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.15
With imagination, Neil McStay plays the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
27.19
Simon Szepan makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Szepan plays the ball forward to Don James. Don James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
Bill Carter knocks the ball forward to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard takes it forward alone. Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.52
Andy White hacks Romain Frétard from behind! The referee motions to Andy White to come over. It's a red card!! Romain Frétard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.12
With a delightful solo run, Phil Shilton stretches the opposition's defence. Phil Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Mason with no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have changed their lineup with Samuele Pinzi replacing Emile Song. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
48.28
Samuele Pinzi knocks the ball forward to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.29
Simon Szepan makes a probing pass to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton sees space and advances. Phil Shilton shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gavin Mason.
54.27
Phil Shilton takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bill Carter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.06
Paul Hamilton sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason knocks the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Mason manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.47
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.27
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hendry replacing Romain Frétard and Ashley Bolton replacing Arturo Maspero .
63.54
Stephen Mason threads a neat ball through to Don James. Don James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Booth.
66.42
Stephen Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don James. Don James shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
69.11
Samuele Pinzi threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
71.34
Stephen Mason makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.20
Samuele Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Bolton controls it well on his chest. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gavin Mason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.48
Samuele Pinzi sees Phil Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Shilton takes it forward alone. Phil Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
78.32
Paul Hamilton makes a probing pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason brings the ball forward. Stephen Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Cleland.
81.13
With imagination, Phil Shilton plays the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.49
Craig Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
87.31
Phil Shilton hacks Alec Hopkin from behind! Phil Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Alec Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Stranraer
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
81.7%
18.3%
Play Area
20.7%
46.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Arturo Maspero 38
Don James 75, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Shilton of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Oberdan Maccarone (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Emile Song (DEF)
6
4.Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
6.Phil Shilton (MID)
8
7.Romain Frétard (MID)
6
8.Stephen Mason (MID)
7
9.Stephen Carlton (ATT)
7
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Don James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
14.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
6

1.Gavin Mason (GK)
7
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Carl Cope (DEF)
6
4.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
5.Matt Booth (DEF)
6
6.Neil McStay (MID)
6
7.Andy White (MID)red card
3
8.Alec Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Callum McNeill (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
6
11.Billy Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Callum Collins (DEF)
0